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• Polygon deploys Madhugiri hard fork, aims for 33% throughput boost
  Polygon’s hard fork cuts consensus time to one second, supports Fusaka EIPs, and lays the groundwork for stablecoin and RWA-focused scaling. Blockchain network Polygon has rolled out its latest protocol upgrade, known as the Madhugiri hard fork, which aims to achieve a 33% increase in network throughput and reduce block consensus time to one second. Polygon […]
• HashKey crypto exchange opens Hong Kong IPO subscription, targets $215M
  HashKey opens IPO subscriptions as it seeks to raise $214.7 million, valuing Hong Kong’s biggest crypto exchange at about $2.5 billion. HashKey Group, operator of one of Hong Kong’s licensed crypto exchanges, has opened subscriptions for its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of an expected listing next week.HashKey is seeking to raise up to 1.67 […]
• Will Zcash's ZEC return to $500 or higher before 2026?
  Bullish reversal signals and rising whale demand increase ZEC’s chances of hitting $500 in December, though some caution remains warranted. Zcash (ZEC) extended its recovery on Tuesday, rising 10.29% in the past 24 hours to over $425, or 41.50% up from the lows of around $300 a week ago.Key takeaways:ZEC eyes $500 as double-bottom signals […]
• Circle gets Abu Dhabi greenlight amid UAE stablecoin and crypto push
  Circle has secured a license in Abu Dhabi, enabling it to operate as a licensed Money Services Provider as the UAE accelerates its rollout of crypto regulations. Stablecoin issuer Circle has secured regulatory approval to operate as a financial service provider in the Abu Dhabi International Financial Center, deepening its push into the United Arab […]
• NFT winter deepens: Monthly sales hit lowest point of the year
  NFT sales fell to $320 million in November — their lowest this year — with early December off to a weak start as top collections slide across the board. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have fallen to their lowest monthly sales volume this year, with digital collectibles declining by over 66% in market capitalization from their January […]
• Bitcoin retail inflows to Binance ‘collapse’ to 400 BTC record low in 2025
  Bitcoin retail investors have been sending fewer BTC to Binance per day than at any time in history, despite the new highs of the 2025 bull market. Bitcoin (BTC) retail investors are setting new records as “structural decline” sets in this bull market.Key points:Bitcoin entities holding up to 1 BTC are sending less per day […]
• Crypto index funds ‘a big deal’ as market complexity grows: Bitwise CIO
  Wide crypto-tracking funds will become more popular as investors will seek exposure as the market becomes more complex, says Bitwise’s Matt Hougan. Funds that track a basket of cryptocurrencies are likely to rocket in popularity next year as investors look to get easy exposure to a broader range of digital assets, according to Bitwise investment […]